Acid reflux drugs such as Aciphex and Nexium have been linked to heightened risk of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, according to a Third Age report. The research, presented at the ...

Historically, subspecialists have often depended on objective diagnostic tests in the initial management of disease processes (ie, gastroenterologists would use a test such as endoscopy to diagnose ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease requires comprehensive medical evaluation to distinguish it from occasional heartburn and develop appropriate treatment strategies. Healthcare providers utilize ...

Functional heartburn is a type of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) where individuals experience heartburn symptoms. It does not include observable damage to the esophagus during endoscopy and ...

Reza Shaker, MD, the chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at MCW, developed the device, called the Reza-Band. It is a band designed to be worn around the neck, and applies pressure to the upper ...